Karnataka Suspends Food Licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket Over Toxic Datura Sales
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration Department suspended the food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket after toxic Datura fruits and seeds were found being sold online as food products. Inspections revealed these items carried food licence numbers and were stored in warehouses. While BigBasket stopped sales and promised clearer labeling, Amazon did not respond and Swiggy sought more time. The suspension will remain until full compliance and a separate hearing occur.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 62/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 24 Aug, 04:51 pm. Other outlets followed.